Project Copperhead was completed in October 2009 for the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The truck was appraised at $57,500 by "Auto Appraisal Network" who handles all of the appraisals on the cars of OverHaulin' and comes with a full detailed appraisal report. It was featured on the hit TV show "Car Crazy" hosted by Barry Meguiar on Speed Channel and StreetTrucks Magazine has already completed the photoshoot for their September issue on newsstands now! This is a perfect example of a modern day hot rod and would make a great weekend cruiser or daily driver.
Dodge re-introduced its popular Hemi engine in 2003. To many Mopar enthusiasts the Hemi is considered the ONLY motor for performance. The 5.7 liter Hemi in this truck has been treated to a cold air intake system from True Flow and a high performance Flowmaster custom bent exhaust system to produce about 390 very reliable and streetable horsepower. A JAZ 16 gallon fuel cell replaced the stock plastic tank between the rear framerails and delivery is handled by a MSD external electronic pump and edelbrock filter. The motor, other than the bolt-on performance accessories and fuel delivery system is completely stock so this vehicle is extremely reliable and can be used as a daily driver or a weekend cruiser without breaking a sweat.
Every square inch of the body has been customized from the front to the back. Starting in the front, the one-off billet grilles have been custom cut from solid pieces of billet aluminum with the Copperhead logo and chromed to the highest shine possible. The front bumper is a one piece sport model and enhances the overall lines of the truck. The headlights are CCFL Halo projector lights with LED internal marker lights. The antenna has been shaved from the front passenger fender. the wiper cowls have been smoothed and filled. Street Scene sport mirrors have been added as well as Grippin' Billet Python door handles. The gas door has been shaved along with the bed stake holes, Sir Michaels rollpan and tailgate handle. A SnugLid hard fiberglass tonneau cover has had the locks removed, filled and smoothed as well. The Sir Michaels rollpan is a custom made unit with the license plate area recessed into a semi-circular design instead of the typical box. The taillights are LED units with LED reverse lights. Inside the bed the floor and sides have been smoothed out, tubbed and covered with a color matching Line-X spray in bedliner. Top of the line PPG Deltron Atomic Orange Pearlcoat two stage paint was used to add color to the entire exterior of the truck and PPG Concept clearcoat seals the base to create a brilliant shine that will last for years and years.
The interior of the truck is extremely unique and has many amazing details. The seats are original concept seats out of the actual prototype SRT-10 truck. The bottoms are 8-way power truck units with true Viper seat backs covered in copper suede and black leatherwith custom billet levers. The dash top has custom molded center channel speakers with billet defroster vents formed into it. Every panel has been covered in either copper suede or black leather. The dash was custom painted and then pinstriped by Ron Hernandez of Ron's Pinstriping in Phoenix. Billet A/C vents were molded into the dash panels and stainless steel US Speedo gauges with red lighting add to the dash appeal. A Kenwood DDX814 DVD receiver controls the entire stereo system featuring Bluetooth, USB, iPod and MP3. Five Rockford Fosgate amplifiers provide 4,400 watts of power through 18 speakers to ensure an amazing listening experience. True 5.1 Dolby surround sound makes movies come to life and music seem like you're actually at the concert. The door panels, kick panels and pillars have been customized to hold most of the speakers in the stereo system. Todd Jubert at The Interior Shop in Phoenix is responsible for hand forming all of the exotic materials over the entire inside of the truck to make this show winner a truly unforgettable vehicle.
Up front, the suspension has been crafted using custom tubular airbag A-arms connected to a pair of McGaughys 2" drop spindles with Slam Specialties RE-7 airbags. Pro Comp shocks are linked to the frame via custom shock mounts. Out back the suspension is a custom fabricated 6-link set up consisting of a parallel four-link and two-link Watts link to keep the axle laser straight throughout all articulation. Triple concoluted airbags give plenty of lift in the rear and Pro Comp shocks are mounted to custom mounts as well. The frame has been C-notched and bridged to achieve its amazingly low stance when aired out. The air ride system consists of two Viair 480C chrome compresors with two polished aluminum 2.5 gallon tanks beneath the bed and a 7-way control box in the glovebox
Fuel gauge does not work due to fuel cell/delivery system upgrade.
SRS airbags do not work due to dashboard customization.